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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1931
Page
3
Leominster health officials order the George Street School shut indefinitely after five reported infantile paralysis cases in the building in 24 hours. The board will close any city school with more than one case as state health figures show rising polio activity.
At his Berlin home late Monday night Cartwright Lee died after a paralytic shock. He was a musician and brother of Harry Cartwright. Monel services will be held at 2 o’clock. burial at the Ivor cemetery is planned with Clinton in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Westby CHS 29 former pitching ace and CHS captain is now a Dartmouth freshman. Bradford Robinson CHS 29 returns to Bowdoin College. Miss Amy and Miss Julia Bygrave teach at North Shore Country Day School. Miss Amy left Concord Sunday and joined her sister in Buffalo en route to travel by car with warm etta Illinois contacts.
President Maurice McWalter Jr calls Concord High School Athletic Association meeting for Monday evening September 29 in the high school building. Alumni Co H 1824 Infantry MNG led by Capt John C Dolan held fall drill at State Armory and forms pistol team for the regimental shoot on Oct 4. Miss Mary Sheakhra daughter of Edward and Mrs Sheehan won history prize at Concord High School. Joan Sullivan Jr remains at Person Hospital for observation.
James Grant died at Deaconess hospital Brookline on September 12 after a long illness and a recent operation. He was born in Plattsburg New York on June 4 1959, the son of Hugh and Frances Grant. He grew up in New York and moved to C acord years ago where he worked for Whitney Coal and Grain Co until his death.
After fifteen years of work and a year of bond service health declined. He leaves a widow Mary J and seven children Hush B Ashland Kentucky George P Maynard Mrs Harry Wine burg Wear Concord Mrs Edward Mehegan also Morgan J John J and Miss Anna all Concord a sister Mies Franses Grant Platteburg New York and a brother John Grant Vermont. Funeral at St Bernard s with requiem mass. Burial in St Bernard s cemetery. West Concord club met and played whist at Mrs Edward Stanley s home.
Rev Alfred Wheeler Stone ministers as a group of new and former Society of Christian Endeavor members plan a fresh local chapter. The first meeting is next Sunday at six. Wendell Hay leads. Sunday morning sermon topic is Conquering Life's Master Motive. Children’s sermon topic is The Night-Blooming Ceveal. Church School meets at noon and Midweek Service is Tuesday at 7.20.
Marlboro-Lafayette Stickney post commander of John A. Rawlins Post No. 438 G A R observed his 87th birthday Monday at his home 13 Monument avenue Comrades of the Post and representatives of patriotic organizations called and extended congratulations while numerous friends sent flowers gifts and cards Stickney remains in good health and is a familiar figure at local veteran events and activities.
The Newman Club sponsored a whist party at Miss Lucy Brewin’s home last night. Prizes were awarded to Mary O Connor Annie Norman Eva Howard Mrs James Kane Mrs Richard Ahearn Mrs William Hackett Mrs Richard Bradley and Margaret Norman. Consolation prize went to Miss Mary Mitchell.
The Hudson area endured a blistering September day with afternoon temperatures above 90 degrees and high humidity. A heavy shower with thunder and lightning rolled in after 8 p.m., offering notable relief by nightfall.
The Concord Girl Scout House Club opened its fall season at Walden Street with president Mrs. Leslie R. Moore leading. Miss Victoria Powell delivered a lecture titled Summertime in Shakespeare's Town, drawing praise for her insight. The next meeting on Monday Oct 5 will feature Miss Rebekah M. Briggs speaking on Louisa May Alcott and Her People with an informal reception for officers and new members.
Boston match at the Garden on October 2 pits Andy Callahan against Brouillard in a bid for the title. Promoter Buckley vows to wreck Brouillard chances while Callahan trains hard in Boston. Brouillard, angered by Buckley remarks, aims for a knockout victory.
Mrs. Charles B Rodway of Bow Street is reported to be making a rapid recovery after recent operations at Bacon Maine Boston and 14.
Walter Sheridan Maynard, night operator at the local telephone exchange, is under observation at St Elizabeths hospital. Richard and Alan F Palmer visited Howe Caverns at Cobleskill, New York.
A Maynard meeting for the Post Office league organized another season with William Stockwell James B Farrell Edward White and Thomas Maley representing Maynard Teams from Fitchburg Leominster Clinton Hudson Hadson Maynard and Marlboro discussed leadership nominating James Farrell and Edward White for president and vice president both declined and named Daniel Du Val and Harold Bassett View of Leominster as leaders.
Rev R A Harker to lead morning service on Sunday September 27 at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 Miss Mary Johnson returns to school life at Cushing Academy Ashburnham Charles Whonen of Milford visits ten days in town Dewdrop named Pomerynian dog owned by Mrs Clarence Goward wins two blue ribbons at Brockton fair Dinner in vestry by Ladies Sewing Club Cleary work on Hillary projectOctober 29 Universalist church annual meeting September 26 8 p m in vestry to hear committee reports elect officers and transact other business
Northboro special officer Fred erick Harrington was injured on traffic duty when struck by Haven A. Grant of 115 Federal St Baton while signaling a stop on the Worcester turnpike near the cut to the Boston Post Road. The car skidded and tossed him to the ground. Dr. J. M. Stanley treated him.
Marlborough Chapter Order of DeMolay holds Family Night at the Masonic hall tomorrow at 8 o clock with families and friends as guests. A short business meeting will precede the open gathering conducted by Lambert H. Bigelow master councillor with Burton Lippard as tenor and the Triad Ensemble assisting.
The speaker claims enduring wealth lies in faith, character, and relationships despite a stock market crash and rising low mood. He asserts friendship, family affection, and spiritual values remain intact, and that true wealth comes from inner strength, service, and steadfast belief rather than material profits.
In Concord Court Clifford T Abbott of Somerville was charged with driving under the influence and drunkenness. He pled not guilty but was found guilty of driving under the influence and fined 500 dollars. the drunkenness charge was continued. Martin King, also of Somerville, was found guilty of drunkenness with a fine of 10 dollars. Work proceeds on new sidewalks along the Great Road. Various residents traveled to Auburn and New York relatives. Community clubs hosted a talk by A. Ho Weethover of Casey Nurseries Melrose on Cat.
The Sabott Class held its first meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Smith. Officers for 1931-32 were elected: President Ruth Feltus, Vice President Edna Jon, Secretary Teele Renner, Treasurer Edna Jon. Committees listed include finance Pauline Parker, social service Mary Coburn, vocal committee Alice Parke, press Doris Caney.
Rev Robert H Schacht Jr of First Parish bar in Wedford marries Miss Chiura He Johnson of Weeton Revo and Providenes. They plan to reside on Se Cushing street Providenes Ro after the ceremony in October. A joint meeting of the Wini- community followed.
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